SPORTING.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 February 1921, Page 3

SPORTING.

EGMONT SUMMER MEETING. THE CONCLUDING DAY. LANDSLIDE MTNS ATKINSON MEMORIAL. The Egmont Racing Club’s Summer meeting was brought to a close at Hawera yesterday under perfect weather conditions, and there was a very large attendance, estimated in the vicinity of 10,000 or 11,000. As on the first day, racing generally was of a very interesting nature, the fields being large and the finishes close, whilst in the seven races on which the totalisator was open actual favorites only passed the post first on three occasions. The one exception was the classic event in which Mr. G. D. Greenwood's pair, Gloaming and Vespucci, were the only starters, and consequently the machine was not opened. The race proved a farcical affair, Gloaming winning in the very slow time of Imin 52sec, whilst Vespucci was not given its head. The horses got a mixed reception on returning to the birdcage. The committee held an enquiry into the running of Vespucci, and a resolution was passed expressing dissatisfaction with the instructions given by Mr. Mason (the trainer), and also with the jockey’s handling of the horse. It is understood that the trainer’s instructions were that as the horse was sore and had no chance of beating Gloaming the jockey was push him too much. The enquiry was held under the section of racing law which provides that “Every horse which runs in a race shall be run on his merits, whether his owner owns another horse in the race or not. No plea or declaration shall entitle an owner to prevent one of his horses from winning in order that he may win with another. The stewards may fine, suspend, or disi qualify the horse he has ridden in the race if, in the opinion of the stewards, the horse has not been run on its merits.”

Thft principal event went to the Auckland owned Landslide, who made most of the running in the Cup the previous day, and who was made favorite yesterday. Well riden by A. Read, he scored rijeely. The principal sprint event went tb Solfanello. During the running of this race Simonides came down. It was at first thought that H. the rider, was hurt, but he was able to take his place in the saddle next event. An enquiry was held as to the cause of the accident, which is considered to be purely accidental, but the finding was not available. The totalisator staff had a*very busy dav. handling £46.366, as compared with £47,360 for the same day last year, a decrease of £994. _The total for the meeting was £91.025, as compared with £89,377 last year. In Gloaming’s race yesterday the machine was not opened, whereas in the same race last year it handled £6467. There was also a decrease of £3412 in the first day’s classic event, so that in these circumstances the result is highly satisfactory. As on the first day, the ar rangements wffce very complete, and the officials of the club are to be congratulated on the success of the meeting. Detailed results are as follows: OKAIAWA HURDLES, of 300 sovs.. second 50 sovs and third 20 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a half. 3—Mr. J. G. Collins’ ch g Kipling, uyrs, by Demosthenes —Gossop, 9.9 (S. Walls) 1 I—Mr. J. Lovell Nlcoll’s b g Explorer, aged, I’l.B (McDonell) 2 s—Mr. F Ross' b g Signysian, aged, 10. G (J. Wairoa) 3 Also started —7 Khartoum 11.1 (J. Kaan), 2 Te Tba 14 2 (H. Burt), 4 Banogue 9.3 (E. Copestake), 6 Hushman 9.0 (J. Conway), y 9 Sir William 9.0, carried 9.12 (E. Reed), 8 Otonga 9.0 (Langdon), 10 Prairie Maid 9.0, carried 9.2 (Wekjjjji). (Winner trained by J. Coyle.) Applaud was the only defection. Explorer was -made favorite of the ten starters, carrying over four figures. Te Ton being slightly better fancied than Kipling. Signysian was early in the lead, followed by Otonga and Hushman, the latter running into second position passing the stand. Entering the back stretch the order was Signysian, Hushman, Otonga, Te Toa. Kipling and Explorer. Kipling improved his position along the back and three furlongs from home was lying second, with Explorer th’.rd and Banogue fourth. Signysian turned for home .three lengths clear, but in the run jome was beaten by the other pair, Kipling winning by one and a half lengths from Explorer, who befct Signysian by three-quarters of a length. Bancgue was fourth. Time,\2min. 44%sec. WAIMATE HANDICAP, of 400 sovs., second 75 sovs. and third 25 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs 1— Mr. K. D. Duncan’s 1) g Solfanello, 4yrs, by Solferlno —Rosalia, 8.12 (L. G. Morris) 1 s—Mr. H. Spratt's b m Inah, aged, 5.0 (A. Re’d) 2 2 Mr. H. J. Eases’ b g Income, 4yrs, 8.6 (O. McCarten) 3 Also started—4 Rossini 8.9 (B. Deeley), 6 Acre 8.4 (M. McCarten), 3 8.4 (H. Gray), 10 Admyra 7.0 (S. Anderson), and 8 Tirana G. 7 (M. Johnson). (Winner trained by H. Telford.) Blackmail, Crucelle and Egmont Park were withdrawn. Solfanello and Income divided favoritism, the former being slightly better supported at the close of the machine. Each carried nearly twice as much as Simonides, the next in demand. Inah was quickest out, Income and Solfanello being her closest attendants. After a furlong Solfanello ran Into second berth, while Acre was also momentarily prominent. At the bend Simonides appeared to be moving up when he fell. Gray escaping injury. Inah led into the straight from Solfanello And Income together, and a great race home ensued, the favorite getting the verdict by a neck from Inah, with Income a length and a half away. Time, lmln. JUVENILE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs., second--50 sovs. and third 25 sovs. from stakes. Five furlongs. 7—Mr. B. L. .Toll's b f Armorel, 2yrs, by Boniform or Bezonian —Aloha, 7.10 (J. Hockley) 1 3 Mr. G. L. Stead’s br f Mixture, 2yrs, 7.10 (A. Reid) 2 I—Mr. H. E. Card’s ch f Mockery, 2yrs, 7.7 (J. Barry) 3 Also started—2 Canyon 9.5 (T. Pritchard), 5 Tommy" Rot 9.2 (R. S. Bagby), 8 Thespian 7.0, carried 8.0 (B. Deeley), 6 Roman 6.11 (S. Anderson). (Winner trained by S. Reid.) All carded started. Mockery was backed as if she could net lose, carrying more than Canyon and Mixture, the next in demand. Armorel was first out, with Truthful next, but after a furleng Mixture took command and led from Armorel, Truthful and Mockery. This was the order to the straight, where Armorel put in a claim, and after a great race home got up in time to win by a head. Mockery, who had run wide entering the straight, was half a length further back and Truthful was fourth. Time, lmin. 2sec.

ATKINSON MEMORIAL STAKES, of 700 sovs., second 100 sovs. and third 50 sovs. from stakes. One mile and a quarter .

I—Mr.1 —Mr. E. Alison’s br g Landslide, 3yrs, by KenilWbrth —Elegance, 7.8 (A. Reed) 1 s—Mr. D. P. Culimane’s b m Crucelle, syrs, 6.11 (S. Anderson) 2 4 Messrs. T. Byrne’s and J. Gleeson's ch f Pente, 3yrs, 7.5 (J. Conquest) 3 Also starfed —2 Marqueteur 9.0 (Robinson), 3 Volo 9.0 (O. McCarten), 7 Listowel 7.7 (J. Barry), 6 Egmont Park 6.10 (J. Conway). (Winner trained by C. N, Carmont.) Simon was the only withdrawal. Landslide was made a hot order, Marqueteur and Volo each carrying over four figures. Egmont Park was first out and led the way over the first quarter of a mile from Listowel, Crucelle, Landslide and Volo. At the bend Crucelle ran up to Egmont Park, and this pair raced along the back with a gap of four lengths from Pente, Listowel, Volo, Landslide and Marqueteur. The field then began to close up. Two furlongs from home Crucelle went to front and led into the straight, where Landslide, who had made up a lot at ground on the bend, came with a great run and got home by half a length from Crucelle, who was a similar distance in front of Pente. Volo and Egmont Park were together next. Time, 2min. Tsec. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 200 sovs., second 35 sovs. and third 15 sovs. from stakes. Five furlongs. 10—Mr. J. C. Paterson’s ch m Gaiety Girl, 4yrs, by San Fran—The Hempie, 8.7, carried 8.10% (W. D. Young) 1 5 Mr. W. G. Stead's b g Absurduun, 2yrs,.. 8.7 (H. Gray) 2 12—Mr. J. G. Collins’ b g Top Dog, syrs, 8.7 (L G. Morris) 3 Also started —16 Awake 8.7 (Rutherford), 9 Tivoli 8.7 (P. Rayner), 17 Parkman 8.7 (K. Lamhess)., 1 fitinbath 8.7 '(G. Clark), 11 Sunny Jim 8.7, carried 8.8% (H. Rofjlnson), 2 Prince Ferouz 8.7 (A. Reed), 4 Interest 8.7 (O. McCarten), 8 Kato 8.7 (R. S. Bagby), 15 Valdina 8.7 (M. McCarten), 13 Rangitapu 8.7 (K. Tucker), 6 Golden Vi 8.7 (B. Deeley), 14 Aotearoa 8.7 (J. Bajry), 7 Lady Polly 8.7 (M. McDonald), 19 Raurikl 8.7 (J. Conway), 18 Hulroa 8.7 (F. Corlett), 3 Potona 8.7 (J. O'Shea).

(Winner trained by M. Gardner.) There were only two defections, leaving nineteen to face the barrier. In a good betting race Sunbath was made favorite. Rangitapu caused some delay at the barrier, and when the field was dispatched was left, and took no part in the race. Absurduin was first out, followed by Interest and Top Dog, the latter soon running Into second berth. Absurdum held command till the home stretch was reached, when Gaiety Girl put in a challenge and won by three-quarters of a length from Absurdum, who beat Top Dog by half a length. Kato was fourth. Time, lmln. 3%sec. HAWERA STAKES, of 500 sovs., second 70 sovs. and third 30 sovs. from stakes. One mile. Mr. G. D. Greenwood’s 1? g Gloaming, syrs, by The 'Welkin—Light, 9.6 (Deeley) 1 Mr. G. D. Greenwood's ch c Vespucci, 8.8 (R. Mackie) 2 (Wlnnej trained by R. J. Mason.) The only starters. lmin. 52sec. INAHA HACK FLAT, of 300 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third. 20 sovs. from stakes. Six furlongs. 2—Mr. R. E Laurent’s blk g Passin’ Through, 4yrs, by Guianforte—lseult, 9.8 (H. Robinson) 1 6—Mr. Newton King’s b c Stork, 3yrs, 9.5 (H. Gray) 2 4—Mr. T. O’Donnell’s br g Irapuka,, 4yrs, 9 0 (R. S. Bagby) 3 Also started—l Automoana 8.10 (M. McCarten), 13 Valencia 8.8 (W. H. Copestake), 7 Flying Master 8.6 (P. Rayner), 5 Skylight 7.7, carried 8.0 (B. Deeley), 9 Talata 7.7 (J. Conquest), 8 Nemaline 7.G, carried 7.5% (A. Reid), 3 Vindictive 7.4 (J. Barry), 10 Piano 7.0‘ (F. N. Johnson), 12 Ladj- Pat 7.0 (M. O’Connor), 14 Pouma 7.0, carried 7.1 (Weaver), 11 Master Mick 7.0, carried 7.8 (J. Hockley). (Winner trained by owner.) Quiniro and Master Curran were the only withdrawals, leaving fourteen to go to the pest. In a heavy betting race Automoana was easily, favorite, Passin’ Through and Vindictive each carrying over four figures. Irapuka was first out and led along the back from Nemaline, Automoana, Vindictive. Flying Master, with Passin' Through sixth and Stork next. Nemaline entered the home stretch in the lead from Irapuka and Automoana, but once headed for home Passin’ Through came through, with Stork hi close attendance, and another great finish /was witnessed, Passin* Through gaining the verdict by a neck, with heads separating the next three. Time, lmin. IGsee. NORMANBY WELTER, of 400 sovs., second 50 sovs. and third 20 sovs. from stakes. Eight and a half furlongs.

1— Mr. G. W. Stead’s b f Delight, 3yrs, by Demosthenes—Sunlight, 9.9 (H. Gray) 1 2 Messrs. Wallace and Spring’s b m Ra!,land, 4yrs, 8.9 (M. McCarten) 2 4 —Mr. A. McDonald's br m Rose Wreath, 4yrs, 9 4 (R. S. Bagby) 3 Also started —3 Simon 9.9 (F. Corlett), 8 Jutland 9.7 (B. Deeley), 5 Voluble 9.2 (R. Hatch), 6 Rose Queen 8.11 (H. Robinson), 10 Arrowfield 8.3 (J. O’Shea), 7 Prodigal 8.3 (A. Reed)Trombone 8.0 (J. Conquest). (Winner trained by G. Jones ) Ten of the eleven carded went to the post, La Paloma being tho only withdrav:'' • - culation on this event was remarkably keen, and when the machine closed a record was established for one race in Taranaki Solid support was forthcoming for seven of the ccmpetitors. Delight jvas made a better favor'.te than Railand .and Simon, each carrying over four figures, whilst Rose Wreath, Voluble and Rose Queen were within a few pounds of that amount. Arrowfield was first Co show out, and passed the stand just in front of Delight and Trombone, with Rose Wreath next. Rose. Wreath and Trombone led #long the back and turned for home first, but Gray brought the favorite along in fine style over the concluding stages and won by three-quarters of a length from Railand, who beat Rose Wreath for second money by two lengths. Voluble was fourth. Time, lmin. 49 4-ssec. WINNING OWNERS. Gloaming’s win in the Egmont and Hawera Stakes places Mr. G. D. Greenwood at the head of the list of winning owners with £930, Marqueteur winning the Cup making F. Besley a close second with £9OO. Then follow E. Alison £650, H. Spratt £475, R. E. Laurent £460, K. D. Duncan £375, W G. £tead £345, D. G. Goodwin £3OO, J. G Cbllins £295, W. Raynor £230, H. P. F. Blundell £;230, B. L. Joll £225, J. Paterson £2OO, W. Duncan £2OO, J. C. Paterson £l6O, N. King, H. J. Eaves and G. P. Cpllinane £lOO Alexander, and T. O’Donnell £7O each, A. McDonald £6O. Byrne, Gleeson, G. L. Stead, Wallace and Spring £5O each. J. O’Neill £35, H. E. Card, I. G. Dun<«in £25 each, .T: Ross, P. Johnson, S. V. Rodney and J. George £2O each, Ancel Gray £ 15. WINNING TRAINERS. Winning trainers represented were:—R. J. Mason (Gloaming), R. E. Laurent (Passin’ Through), O. Cox (Marqueteur and Festive) two each; W. Hftyjior (Zoin), W. Pine (Inah), C. Pritchard (Canyon).,. D. J. Goodwin (Egmont Park), J. Coyle (Kipling), H. Telford (Solfanello), S. Reid (Armorel), C. N. Carunont (Landslide), M. Gardner (Gaiety Girl), and G. Jones (Delight). WINNING JOCKEYS. B. Deeley rode three winners, A, Reed and Robinson two each, E. Copestake, T. Pritchard, R. S. Bagby, M. McCarten, S. Walls, L. G. Morr.'s, J. Hockley, W. D. Young, H. Gray, one each. WINNING SIRES. Winning sires were:—The Welkin (Gloaming), Guianforte (Passin’ Through), Demosthenes (Delight and Kipling) two each; Sweet Simon (Zola), Coronet (Inah), Wolawa (Canyon), King Mark (Marqueteur), Hallowmas (Festive), Sylvia (Egmont Park), Solferino (Solfanello), Kenilworth (Landslide), San Fran (Gaiety G’xl), Bonif‘ ,, ’m or Beeonian (Armor*!) osa eaob